(b)

1. (1) For the purposes of the Recycling Grants Program, administrative expenses are expenses for the administration of the district’s solid waste management plan and may include:

   1. (A) Recordkeeping;
   2. (B) Periodic reporting requirements;
   3. (C) Budgeting; and
   4. (D) Other related activities.

2. (2) Examples of administrative expenses include:

   1. (A) The salaries and fringe benefits of the Executive Director of the Benton County Regional Solid Waste Management District and other staff supporting the administration of the plan, including accounting, payroll and human resources, information technology, legal, and procurement functions;
   2. (B) The cost of supplies and equipment used for administrative functions or activities;
   3. (C) Rent, utilities, phone service, postage, and licenses associated with the administrative office of the district; and
   4. (D) Other expenditures approved by the Board of Directors of the Benton County Regional Solid Waste Management District.